The chapter explores the transition from peaceful scientific endeavors to military research during war, focusing on the establishment of a classified radiation lab and the sacrifices made for peace and victory. It also includes a conversation on technology in warfare, personal responsibility, and an act of courage and solidarity in the face of harassment.
In 1911, as the Gardner family plans their return to America, Milton, Dashan, and Haiyan bid a heartfelt farewell beneath the old cedar tree. Their stories unfold through letters that suddenly cease...What happened to Milton during World War II? Will he ever reunite with his long-lost Chinese friends?